US to Withdraw from UNESCO over Palestine and UN Development Goals
Decision based on disagreement with inclusion of Palestine and U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Experts warn of impact on multilateralism.
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Religious Minorities in Syria Are Killed, Persecuted
Religious minorities suffer discrimination and violence under Syria’s new government, according to a report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
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San Diego Clergy Make Impact in Immigration Court
On World Refugee Day, members of the clergy in San Diego attended immigration court to support migrants. The outcome surprised those in attendance.
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Advocates: Deportations Violate Court Order, Human Rights
Catholic advocates denounce the US government for deporting immigrants to East Africa, violating a court order and human rights principles.
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Aid Cuts Will Increase Hunger for Thousands of Children
CRS warns that cuts to U.S. food aid programs will impact over 780,000 children in 11 countries, leaving many without their only daily meal.
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Report: Mass Deportation May Separate Millions of Families
Mass deportation could separate millions of U.S. children from undocumented parents and push thousands into foster care, a study warns.
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Sisters in Mission Alarmed by Gutting of US Foreign Aid
Maryknoll Sister Dee Smith and other religious serving overseas attest that the world’s most vulnerable people are endangered by funding cuts.
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Migrants in U.S. Programs Are Vulnerable to Mass Deportation Push
Migrants who have registered with DHS to become recipients of programs such as TPS or DACA could be at greater risk of deportation.
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